litigation
/ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪ̯ʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: litigations
Meaning · English
The conduct of a lawsuit.
Noun
Examples
There is ongoing litigation in this matter.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “litigation” mean?
The conduct of a lawsuit.
Is “litigation” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.